The activity of making a human pyramid and putting efforts to break an earthen pot filled with buttermilk is associated with which festival?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2, i.e. Janmashtami
- The activity of making a human pyramid and attempting to break an earthen pot filled with buttermilk is associated with the festival of "Janmashtami." Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, and the tradition of forming human pyramids to reach and break the Dahi Handi (earthen pot filled with buttermilk) is particularly popular in the Indian state of Maharashtra.
- This event is often referred to as "Dahi Handi" or "Govinda," and it symbolizes the playful and mischievous nature of the young Lord Krishna, who was known for stealing butter.